SpaceX launched its 80th Falcon 9 mission of 2026 on July 9. The Starlink 10-42 mission departed from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket carried 29 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The first-stage booster, B1067, set a new reusability record with its 36th successful flight. After separation, the booster landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
Increased hardware reuse reduces launch costs and turnaround times. This milestone solidifies the company's leadership in the commercial space industry.